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I cried last night. (Actually, this entry was composed a couple of weeks ago now but you get the idea.) Yes, that’s right. For those of you who know me, this is a rare occasion. I’d like to say it was because of some precious moment with my children … Continue reading 52

Last year, I spent most of my – precious little – reflection time working on a Sanity Manifesto to identify key aspects of my life that need attention and focus. (I recently used Wordle.net to create a lovely visual collage of it. Incidently, if anyone knows how to get a downloadable digital copy of these lovely word … Continue reading #40×40 Manifesto

On March 1, 1976, Kiss released their single Shout it out Loud while The Four Seasons topped the billboard charts with their catchy tune, What a Night. Coincidence? I think not. Clearly both hits were proclaiming my arrival to the planet. Readers, this bit of trivia means that I turn 39 and enter my 40th year of this blessed … Continue reading #40×40

I recently challenged my “moms monthly” group to develop a personal manifesto to capture their intentions for living, particularly because, as moms, it is so easy to lose sight of our hopes and dreams amidst the chaos of a busy life that struggles to find work-life balance. I have used manifestos in a variety of … Continue reading 30 for Sanity Manifesto

Tomorrow is my husband’s birthday and I thought I would seize the opportunity to proclaim his greatness to the world. Note possible ulterior motive: I’m hoping this post may convince him to finally read my blog! Here are 36 reasons that I love Jason, in honour of his 36th birthday: 1. He looks like James Bond when he wears a … Continue reading Covey, Jason Covey: a birthday tribute to my man

So, my baby girl just turned 10 and I thought it was the perfect time for a top 10 list. The last time I wrote about her was when she was two. A tribute is long overdue! If you love Gwyneth, feel free to add your thoughts to the comments below! I love Gwyneth for… 10. … Continue reading The Top Ten Reasons to Love Gwyneth

Stone-walling. That’s the recurring tactic of my son, Wes. When something is bothering him, he withdraws and shuts down. Completely. It’s a rather disturbing version of the silent treatment, though often with tears. Despite my constant cajoling for him to “use his words”, this little man has trouble articulating what is wrong and this big … Continue reading What to do When you Hit the Wall

So, I wrote a blog in the summer about my absolute resolution to lose weight. I also put a plan in place to do this and called it my Healthy Temple Manifesto. Interestingly, it was another reflection in my window that revealed what a terrible failure I have been at keeping these promises to myself. … Continue reading You Can Lead this Horse to Water…

I had one of those parenting days where things seemed to be caught in a negative vortex that was spiraling out of control. Staying home all day with four kids at this stage of life, I should probably assume that any day has the potential for disaster! Every parent knows how the demands and pressures of caring for even one … Continue reading Marathon Days